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Finding the Third Proportional to 116,784 and 166,425.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 116,784 and 166,425.75 is: 237,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,784 : 166,425.75 = 166,425.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,784/166,425.75 = 166,425.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,784x = 166,425.75 × 166,425.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,784x = 27,697,530,263.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697,530,263.06/116,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,168.88

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